Audio system
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 672
Likes: 2
From: Cheltenham, England
Audio system
I've just been told that the Bose in my '94 coupe is a DIN and a half? I thought it was double DIN! Im wanting to fit a modern Alpine CDE-W235BT CD Tuner with Parrot Bluetooth unit (double DIN) and matching speakers (with new wiring of course!) does anyone know if it would fit straight in or would it need some "surgery"
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 672
Likes: 2
From: Cheltenham, England
Tech Contributor
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 9,933
Likes: 103
From: Peoria Arizona.. Resident Gold Cylon
I've just been told that the Bose in my '94 coupe is a DIN and a half? I thought it was double DIN! Im wanting to fit a modern Alpine CDE-W235BT CD Tuner with Parrot Bluetooth unit (double DIN) and matching speakers (with new wiring of course!) does anyone know if it would fit straight in or would it need some "surgery"
All C4s from MY90-MY96 are a Double DIN. Depending how deep your system is you will need to cut the back plastic channel that the center screw from the old BOSE unit rests on but thats no big deal for a dremmel. Go ahead and order the Metra install kit which is pretty cheap. It will show a pocket for a single DIN radio set up however you will throw that away and only need the side mounting brackets. Amazon.com is normally the cheapest.
Heres how my AVIC Pioneer system looks GC
Last edited by Goldcylon; Feb 11, 2013 at 08:14 AM.
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 672
Likes: 2
From: Cheltenham, England
Well, Ive just been out and bought one! I got a speaker system as well and about 10 metre's of speaker cable so now Im ready to go! I'll be hard wiring it in, I always find that it gives less "noise" that way.
just one question for Air Force, did the stock antenna lead fit or did you have to modify in any way.
just one question for Air Force, did the stock antenna lead fit or did you have to modify in any way.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 11,768
Likes: 175
From: Rolla Missouri
2021 C4 of the Year - Unmodified Finalist
St. Jude Donor '10 thru '25
The factory GM antenna connectors are a different size than any aftermarket radio I've ever seen.
Pretty common adapter though, and can be found anywhere that sells audio stuff. A Google search for "GM Antenna Adapter" will find what your looking for.
Note:
You will also need a much longer antenna cable. Your factory antenna is connected to the actual radio receiver located in the storage bin behind the passenger seat.
Your new aftermarket unit will be one self contained unit going into the dash.
So, you'll need a cable long enough to reach up there.
Last edited by RollaMo-LT4; Feb 11, 2013 at 09:34 AM.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,783
Likes: 15
From: Northern California
Here are the Instructions to upgrade the C4 Audio system.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audi...audio-faq.html
You will also, have to install two 1k ohm 1/2 watt resistors, (from Radio Shack) in the stock harness or an annoying blinking "SYS" will display in the LCD panel. Just follow the diagram in these instructions. http://www.corvetteforum.net/c4/dave8476/index4.shtml
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audi...audio-faq.html
You will also, have to install two 1k ohm 1/2 watt resistors, (from Radio Shack) in the stock harness or an annoying blinking "SYS" will display in the LCD panel. Just follow the diagram in these instructions. http://www.corvetteforum.net/c4/dave8476/index4.shtml
Last edited by GKK; Feb 11, 2013 at 10:33 AM.
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 672
Likes: 2
From: Cheltenham, England
Here are the Instructions to upgrade the C4 Audio system.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audi...audio-faq.html
You will also, have to install two 1k ohm 1/2 watt resistors, (from Radio Shack) in the stock harness or an annoying blinking "SYS" will display in the LCD panel. Just follow the diagram in these instructions. http://www.corvetteforum.net/c4/dave8476/index4.shtml
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audi...audio-faq.html
You will also, have to install two 1k ohm 1/2 watt resistors, (from Radio Shack) in the stock harness or an annoying blinking "SYS" will display in the LCD panel. Just follow the diagram in these instructions. http://www.corvetteforum.net/c4/dave8476/index4.shtml
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,796
Likes: 14
From: Nampa Idaho
I think you should be ok, the stereo guy's that put mine in never put any of the resistors in and I have never had an issue in almost a year! I think they used a GM adaptor plug and it worked fine.
I did show them the service bulletin and they said they have installed hundreds of vettes and never had an issue, but they said if I did they would fix it for free!
I did show them the service bulletin and they said they have installed hundreds of vettes and never had an issue, but they said if I did they would fix it for free!
Racer
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 289
Likes: 12
From: New Port Richey Florida
I purchased a pioneer unit for $450.00 and had the local stereo shop do the install. They removed all of the Bose equipment, installed new pioneer unit, hooked up the blue tooth and rear camera, new speakers and new wiring for $425.00.